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D3 AJW

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 55,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 55,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking and perishing on sidewalls and in tread TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking badly inner sidewall and in tread TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 55,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wearbars and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 54,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wearbars and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,085 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 54,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,018 miles

Crack in windscreen, drivers view not effected

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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D3 AJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D3 AJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 AJW registered?

D3 AJW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is D3 AJW safe to buy?

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